‘Like Flies: A Rage Play’

7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Through March 22. Portland Stage, 25 Forest Ave., Portland, $30-$75. portlandstage.org.

Playwright Maggie Kearnan’s “Like Flies: A Rage Play” is about what unfolds when an unknown midwife arrives, and the local woman realize she can help with more than just babies. Might she be the remedy to the cruelties of violent men? Find out during a provocative show that was the 2024 grand prize winner of the Clauder Competition for New England Playwrights.

Freeport Chocolate Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Freeport. eventbrite.com.

Chocolate lovers should set their sights on the 5th annual Freeport Chocolate Festival. The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce invites you to a sweet celebration of one of the world’s most delicious treats. You’ll find handcrafted samples, custom treats, discounts and more all over town. Several of Maine’s chocolatiers will be participating, including Auntie’s House, BC Sweets, Dean’s Sweets, Maine Needham Company and Wilbur’s of Maine, among others.

New Inca Son

2 p.m. Saturday. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland, $0-$20 sliding scale. rocklandstrand.com.

Enjoy an afternoon listening to folk music from Peru and Bolivia. The ensemble New Inca Son comprises musicians from both countries who formed the group in Boston more than two decades ago. You can expect a performance that connects listeners of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. New Inca Son is known for their interpretation of “Son” (Spanish for sound) music, which dates back several centuries and features pan flutes, a sacred instrument in Andean life that has been played for more than 1,000 years.

‘The City That Slept’

7 p.m. Saturday. Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland, $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $30 preferred seating, pay-what-you-can available. mayostreetarts.org.

Tom Tuke is a puppeteer, educator and artist from Aotearoa, New Zealand. He developed the show “The City That Slept” while at the University of Connecticut’s Puppet Arts program. Tuke will take you on a journey through the streets of a New York City that actually sleeps. Dreams are visualized with shadow puppetry, lanterns and storytelling in spots like Union Square and Central Park.

Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy

7 p.m. Saturday. Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville, $60-$170. watervillecreates.org.

Spend a spellbinding evening with actor, magician and comedian Michael Carbonaro. He has many ways to knock your socks off, including theatrical magic, improv, trickery and fun audience participation.

Carbonaro’s career includes a starring role in the truTV series “The Carbonaro Effect.” He has also appeared in several shows including “Law & Order: SVU,” “CSI: Miami” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy & The Celtic All Stars

7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $35-$75. porttix.com.

Cape Breton fiddler superstars Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy will be joined by their daughter Mary Frances, along with other world-class Celtic musicians, for a riveting performance in Portland. The show includes dancing, singing and storytelling from the adored family of traditional fiddlers. You’ll hear a tapestry of music from Ireland, England and Scotland as global Celtic styles are explored.